April 12, 2010 (RALEIGH, NC) – Raleigh salon owner, Joelle Ray was recently honored when asked to be a featured expert for a new salon industry website called “Salon Owner Insider” set to go live this summer. The website is the brainchild of long time industry business woman, Jennifer Tyler. It is designed to be a resource for salon owners to gain wisdom, insight, and new ideas from successful salon owners with proven track records. Tyler’s questions focused on sharing keys to building a successful salon business. Joelle shared her expertise on the topics of education, goal setting, and leadership.

“It is always humbling and flattering to be recognized for your abilities and strengths. It was exciting to be asked to share our salon’s success tips with other salon owners,” commented Joelle.

 

March 1-3, 2010 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon’s owner and Director of Education, Jack Ray and Stylist of the Year, Sara Beard attended Current Workshop at Bumble and bumble University (Bb.U) in NYC. These veteran hairdressers enhanced their passion for their craft in this rigorous 3 day advanced cutting course. They refined their techniques learned in prior Design School cutting classes by learning to translate editorial references and fashion trends for their clients and developing an eye to design modern haircuts. They engaged in daily hands-on sessions with multiple models, experienced inspirational demos, and learned to incorporate trends and modern influences into their work.

“What makes Bb.U’s Current Workshop so cool is that it integrates two prerequisite classes – one that is more technique-oriented and one that is more theoretical. The combination of these two classes is in a word “enlightening”. It cements the concept of a truly customized, current haircut for a client as opposed to cookie cutter hair cutting. That is how you can take the inspiration of an iconic image like Sasson’s cut on Twiggy back in the 60’s and give it an up-to-date or current feel for your client today,” said Jack Ray.

January 25-26, 2010 (RALEIGH, NC) – The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon recently sent two stylists from their very talented team to Bumble & bumble University located in New York City’s historic meat packing district. The stylists enhanced their skill set by studying with master hairdressers at Bumble in a rigorous 2 day course entitle Design Workshop. These stylists engaged in comprehensive theory and hands-on training covering both razor and scissor techniques as well as consultation skills and product knowledge. They discovered new ways to hone their skills and expand their repertoire.

“Going to Bb.U was one of the highlights of my career to date. The inspiration that came from attending this advanced education course is something that I am excited about bringing back to my clients,” said one of the stylists.

Samuel Cole Salon is one of Raleigh’s top salons and is owned by the husband and wife team and veteran stylists, Jack and Joelle Ray. Continuing advanced education and inspiration are the Ray’s “Professional Edge” in this industry. “We only hire stylists who are passionate about the craft of hairdressing and whose continuing education goals align with ours,” explains Joelle.

January 11-14, 2010 (RALEIGH, NC) – The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon recently sent stylists from their talented team to Bumble & bumble University located in New York City’s historic meat packing district. The stylists enhanced their skill set by studying with master hairdressers at Bumble in a rigorous 4 day course entitled Design Studio. The stylists honed their skills, found inspiration and discovered different and unique ways to focus their ideas, expand their repertoire, and learn to view hairdressing in new contexts.

“BbU always sends me back to the salon feeling inspired, motivated, and confident. The knowledge and encouragement that I received from their elite education team is unsurpassed,” said one of the stylists.

Samuel Cole Salon is one of Raleigh’s top salons and is owned by the husband and wife team and veteran stylists, Jack and Joelle Ray. Continuing advanced education and inspiration are the Ray’s “Professional Edge” in this industry. “We only hire stylists who are passionate about the craft of hairdressing and whose continuing education goals align with ours,” explains Joelle.

January 18, 2010 (RALEIGH) – Samuel Cole Salon were the first to view Bumble and bumble’s newest launch – Wear and Care. This line is actually a re-launch of their former Treatment Line. Runway and editorial artist, Alejandro Jimenez, was on-hand to unveil this new line consisting of Mending (for chemically treated hair) and Quenching (for mechanically treated hair – blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons, etc…). Each consists of shampoo, conditioner, complex, and masque.

Jimenez readied models featuring each new product while Bb sales consultant, Melissa Jones, presented a detailed look into the development, ingredients, uses, and benefits of the new line. “Samuel Cole Salon were Bb’s first choice to premiere this line which will not be unveiled to most salons until February. It has been exciting to witness Bb’s relationship with the salons blossom over time. I am thrilled to be the representative for these salons,” said Jones.

Jimenez presented his finished models and described how he created each style. Samuel Cole Salon stylists then created their own signature look using the new line. “Wow, what a difference the products made in the feel and condition of my hair,” said Carolyn Nord, Samuel Cole Salon Master Stylist.

“The new line is exciting because it features the most current technology available in hair care and solves the two main issues clients face, dry and damaged hair. The new packaging and formulations are incredible,” said Jack Ray, owner.